Monday, January 28, 2013

Is it still Immoral if its not harmful? Lasik and Sports


Is Lasik as bad as steroids?

Lance Armstrong blood doped to gain an edge, much like Barry Bonds and Mike Mcgwire abused steroids to become the best baseball players of their time. Lasik eye surgery is the new kid on the block in terms of performance enhancement. Although it has not met nearly as much criticism as the others, sports fans still see it as an unfair advantage. One could argue the leading reasons for the banning of both steroids and doping are the serious negative effects on the body instead of the edge gained. Assume for a moment that steroid abuse and doping do not have a negative effect on the body, do you think they would still be banned? Lasik eye surgery has no long term negative effects, perhaps that is why it has not been banned. Are substances banned ed due to their negative effects or due to the advantages gained by those using them?

Even at our best, we are only out for ourselves". - Hobbs

This quote definitely explains the actions of these cheaters. Furthermore, Hobbs could also go on to argue that a strong government, in this case the Professional sports organizations are necessary to decide what is right and wrong and be the hammer  that punishes the vices of the these Men.

Just my thoughts.....